Maharashtra political crisis | Embattled MVA fields Sena’s Rajan Salvi as its Speaker candidate Mumbai The Hindu · Jul 2, 2022
Shinde Govt a 'two-wheeler', says NCP, asks Sena rebels to apologise to Thackeray State NCP spokesman Mahesh Tapase said the Uddhav Thackeray-led party is the "real Shiv Sena" The Hindu · Jul 2, 2022
Uddhav Thackeray sacks Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde as Shiv Sena leader In a letter to Eknath Shinde, who was sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister a day earlier, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray accused him of "indulging in anti-party activities" The Hindu · Jul 2, 2022
Eknath Shinde sacked from post of ‘Sena leader’ MUMBAI: Less than a fortnight after he led a revolt against the Shiv Sena leadership, Uddhav Thackeray on Friday sacked Eknath Shinde, now chief minister, from the post of Shiv Sena leader. Thackeray’s decision is being seen as the first disciplinary action against rebel Shiv Sena legislators led by Shinde.… The Times of India · Jul 1, 2022
Taming the tiger: On change of guard in Maharashtra BJP deflected attention from the defection by allowing Shinde retain Sena identity The Hindu · Jul 1, 2022
Supreme Court to hear plea of Shiv Sena chief whip Sunil Prabhu on July 11 He had sought suspension of Shinde, 15 rebel MLAs against whom disqualification pleas are pending The Hindu · Jul 1, 2022
Fadnavis missing at BJP's celebration of return to power in Maharashtra Deputy CM to miss party’s national executive meeting in Hyderabad The Hindu · Jul 1, 2022
Uddhav Thackeray questions rationale for BJP’s alliance with Shiv Sena faction ‘Why didn’t BJP accept a similar proposal in 2019?’ The Hindu · Jul 1, 2022
Shiv Sena is where Thackerays are, asserts Sanjay Raut ‘A group split from the Sena has formed the government with the BJP,’ says the Rajya Sabha MP The Hindu · Jul 1, 2022
First time a govt fell due to Hindutva: Madhya Pradesh minister Narottam Mishra on Maharashtra political crisis BHOPAL: The Sena rebels have been “saffronised”, Madhya Pradesh home minister Narottam Mishra remarked on Thursday even as MP agriculture minister Kamal Patel tweeted that the Uddhav Thackeray government fell because it “insulted women power”, alleging that Kangana Ranaut was “targeted” by the erstwhile Shiv Sena government. The Times of India · Jul 1, 2022
Devendra Fadnavis didn't seem happy accepting Dy CM's post but followed orders: Sharad Pawar PUNE: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday claimed that BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis did not appear to be happy while accepting the deputy chief minister's post in Eknath Shinde's government. The Times of India · Jul 1, 2022
Fadnavis’ ‘masterstroke’ of nominating Eknath as CM takes wind out of Uddhav camp’s sails Decision to make Shinde the CM boosts credibility of rebellion over ‘Hindutva’ while deflecting criticism that BJP actively toppled the MVA govt The Hindu · Jun 30, 2022
Maharashtra politics: Devendra Fadnavis looked clearly unhappy, claims Sharad Pawar PUNE: NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday said dissident Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde’s appointment as the Maharashtra CM did not mean the end of the road for the Sena. The Times of India · Jun 30, 2022
Shiv Sainiks’ hearts still beat for their wagh 39 Shiv Sena MLAs breaking ranks over Uddhav Thackeray’s alleged failure to pursue the outfit’s core Hindutva ideology has sparked a groundswell of support for the beleaguered party chief. However, it remains to be seen if the Thackerays can channel the popular sentiment to revive the party’s flagging fortunes The Hindu · Jun 30, 2022
The Times of India · Jun 30, 2022 Maharashtra twist: Why BJP said no to CM and Devendra Fadnavis yes to deputy CM MUMBAI: A triumphant Eknath Shinde arrived for the swearing-in ceremony with his infant grandson in his arms and took oath after invoking Sena founder Bal Thackeray and his mentor Anand Dighe. By contrast, Devendra Fadnavis looked visibly uncomfortable.
The Times of India · Jun 30, 2022 As Maharashtra goes Bihar way, how BJP looks to change power equations in both states NEW DELHI: As Maharashtra got a new chief minister on Thursday evening with Eknath Shinde, the leader of the rebel faction of the Shiv Sena, taking oath of office, it became the second state after Bihar where the BJP does not have its CM despite the party having more MLAs…
The Hindu · Jun 30, 2022 Eknath Shinde is Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis his deputy The vote of confidence of the new government will be held on July 2
Dynamite News · Jun 30, 2022 DN Exclusive: BJP's big bet by nominating Eknath Shinde as Chief Minister; boon or bane for Shiv Sena Has BJP played a big game by offering CM post to Eknath Shinde? Is it BJP's strategy or was it a precondition of Shinde for the CM chair? An exclusive analysis by Manoj Tibrewal Akash, Editor-in-Chief of Dynamite News
The Hindu · Jun 30, 2022 Dissident Shiv Sena MLAs will regret their association with the BJP: Sanjay Raut The Uddhav-led faction of the Sena will play the role of a ‘constructive opposition’ in Maharashtra, the MP said
The Times of India · Jun 30, 2022 BJP set to move swiftly to form Maharashtra government NEW DELHI: With Uddhav Thackeray quitting as Maharashtra chief minister, BJP is expected to wrap up the business of formation of a coalition government in the state with the rebel Shiv Sena faction shortly. Sources said Union home minister Amit Shah worked out the details of government formation with BJP…
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The Hindu · Jun 29, 2022 Uddhav Thackeray resigns as Supreme Court refuses to stay floor test Rebel MLAs leave Guwahati for Mumbai, via Goa
Newslaundry · Jun 29, 2022 Daily Dose Ep 1085: NIA to probe Udaipur killing, Shiv Sena rebels move to Goa Anwiti Singh brings you the news from Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Philippines.